Sales Executive

Salary/Rate:Market related
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:Surrey
County:London
Specialism:FMCG Recruitment
Job ref:113722
Post Date:July 21, 2026
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About the Role

Sales Executive – Foodservice & Wholesale

Surrey – Hybrid

We're partnering with an exciting, purpose-led FMCG drinks business to recruit a Sales Executive as they continue to invest in their commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing brand that's making a real impact within the Foodservice and Wholesale channel. You'll play a key role in developing customer relationships, driving distribution and rate of sale, and bringing the brand to life through customer activations and sampling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and develop a portfolio of Foodservice and Wholesale customers
  • Drive distribution, visibility and rate of sale across existing accounts
  • Deliver sampling events, activations and promotional campaigns at customer sites
  • Build strong relationships with wholesalers, operators and key decision-makers
  • Identify new commercial opportunities and support pull-through with wholesale partners
  • Share customer insight and market feedback to support wider commercial strategy
  • Manage your own activity, pipeline and customer follow-up to maximise opportunities

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in FMCG, Foodservice, Wholesale or Field Sales
  • A confident relationship builder with excellent communication skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Self-motivated, proactive and commercially minded
  • Passionate about building brands and delivering an exceptional customer experience

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career: contact us today.

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